Charcoal Making in
Somerset

Charcoal burning is a traditional Somerset country craft,
which has recently been revived by the National Trust on the
Quantocks. The charcoal produced is from timber sourced from the
National Trust's own sustainably managed woodlands. This timber the
result of coppicing undertaken to allow for vigorous regrowth and
improve habitats for Dormice and other wildlife. Somerset charcoal
is a high-quality, eco-friendly, alternative to supermarket
charcoal, which is generally produced in the far east using wood
from mangrove swamps and rainforest. So the next time you plan a
barbecue, why not buy some Somerset charcoal direct from the
producers at Fyne Court.